Potchefstroom is rapidly moving toward a greener and more sustainable future by actively embracing circular economy principles. With traditional municipal landfills facing severe capacity pressures and the rollout of South Africa's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, separating waste at the source has never been more important. Whether you are a student, local resident, or business owner, knowing exactly where to drop off your recyclable paper, cardboard, pla

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality , in collaboration with the City of Matlosana Local Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) , held a ceremonial handover of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local waste pickers on Thursday, 23 October 2025 , in Jouberton Extension 16, Thokozani Street, Ward 14 . The initiative forms part of the district’s Waste Management Strategy , desi